Island Peak (6,160m) Climbing

Island Peak (6,160m) Climbing

Island Peak (6,160m) Climbing
Starting From

Kathmandu

Ending at

Kathmandu

Duration

Accommodation

Hotel , Lodge & Camping

Trip Grade

Strenuous

Max. Altitude

6,189m

Meal Plan

Break-fast,Lunch & Diner

Group size

02-15

Island peak (6160m) - also referred to as ImjaTse in Nepal. Climbing island peak offers an incredible panorama of the Khumbu valley from its summit. It faces Nuptse and the 8000m peaks Lhotse, Lhotse center and Lhotse Shar. at the summit, climbers can spot the Cho Polu (6.734mt.) rising above the frozen waves of the Lhotse Shar glacier. moreover, if the climate situations allow, Mt.Makalu (8,475m) is seen to the East. Island peak is a remarkable manner to mission into altitudes above 6000m without the outstanding technical problem. way to its region, the acclimatization to the altitude may be without difficulty executed thru a trek to Everest Base Camp or every other trek in the area. it's miles an extraordinary add-on pastime for the journey seeker.

Churen Himal trek offers you a full board package deal along with the mountaineering permit from the NMA and all different important logistics – from arrival in Kathmandu up to your departure. We prepare your lodging in Kathmandu in addition to throughout your trek, provide you with the essential maps, our chefs freshly prepare you nutritious food at some stage in the mountain climbing length and experienced and professional trekking and hiking Sherpas and guides accompany you on the trek and climb. you may awareness in your adventure, while we contend with the relaxation. The fundamental bundle includes both Everest base camp trekking and Island peak mountaineering. we are able to organize any sightseeing in and around Kathmandu. Upon your request, we also can provide the best base camp provider (such as the climbing allow) where the climber may additionally arrange all required logistics for any part of the climb above base camp.

01

Arrive in Katmandou

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, one of our representatives will greet you and will transfer you to the hotel. Welcome Evening dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance. Airport pickup by private Car, Van or Bus (According to group size) Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal.

02

Kathmandu -Lukla -Phakding (2800m) 35min flight, 3/4h

03

Phakding -Namchebazar (3446m) 4/5h

04

Acclimatizations day at Namche.

05

Namche bazar -Tengboche (3867m) 5/6h

05

Tengboche -Dingboche (4343m) 5/6h

06

Dingboche - Chhukung (4730m) 5/6h

07

Acclimatization: Climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m) and trek back to Chhukung: 3 – 4h

08

Chhukung -Base Camp (5200m) 3/4h

09

Island Peak Summit, Return to Chhukung

10

Chhukung - Tengboche (3867m) 5/6h

11

Tengboche -Manjo (2840m) 6/7h

12

Manjo - Lukla (2800m) 6h

13

Lukla -Katmandou, 35min by flight

14

Free day in Kathmandu

15

Final Departure

The cost includes

  • Airport Pick up and drop
  • 4 nights Hotel in Kathmandu(Hotel Green Horizon or similar standard)
  • All accommodation during the trek in the best hotels/tea-houses in the area (differing according to the price you wish to spend)
    • Sanitation: The accommodation we provide will be neat and clean with warm-hospitality and quality services.
    • Single Accommodation: You won’t have to share your accommodation with anyone else so that your privacy is protected.
  • All foods during the trek: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; any items on the menu as much as you wish to consume.
    • We provide hygienic and safe meals to re-energize you.
    • We request you not to waste your meals for it is difficult to transport food in the rural area.
    • You are not allowed to share your meals with anyone else from another group.
  • All require camping equipment
  • Domestic Flights and all required land transportation
  • Professional and Highly experienced English-speaking Trekking Guide licensed by the Government. Including their lodging and food.
    • Local Staffs: Our guides are locals of the region which ensures that you will surely get to explore a bit more during the trek than with any other guides.
    • Experienced: With experience of more than a decade of working in this field, our trekking guides possess excellent knowledge on briefing during the trek as well as they are experts in handling all kinds of critical situations that might occur during the trek.
    • Insurance: Nepal Mountain Trekkers have an insurance policy for all our trekking staff.
  • Porters (1 porter for 2 trekkers with a max load of 25 KG). Including their lodging and food.
    • Local Staffs: The porters we hire belong to the same region where we trek in order to provide employment opportunities to the locals as well as to make you explore every prospect of the region.
  • Well experienced ice climbing guide (Climbing service charge, insurance, food, personal equipment)
  • Group Climbing gear fixed rope, main rope, ice axe, zoomer, harness, the figure of eight, carabineer
  • Four seasonal sleeping bags, down jacket, Nepal Mountain Trekkers duffer bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (Note: down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
  • Peak Permit Royalty, Sagarmatha National Park Fee
  • Rescue Arrangement Service
  • A comprehensive medical kit
  • 13% VAT and 10% service charges
  • Farewell Dinner

The cost excludes

    • Nepalese visa fee (Visa Information)
    • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
    • Excess baggage charges
    • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
    • Extra night accommodation(s)
    • Travel Insurance and Rescue Cost
    • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
    • Personal trekking and climbing gears
    • Tips for guide and porters
     

 EQUIPMENT LIST

  • Duffel Bag
  • Day Pack (35-45 L)
  • Sleeping Bag (-20F/-30C recommended)
  • Down Jacket
  • Trekking Boots
  • Crocs (evenings & washing)
  • Trekking Pants (2-3)
  • T-Shirts (3)
  • Long-sleeve Trekking Shirts (2-3)
  • Trekking Jacket
  • Gortex (or similar) Jacket & Pants
  • Fleece or Thermal Top (evenings)
  • Fleece or Thermal Bottoms (evenings)
  • Lightweight Long Underwear (to sleep in or layer under clothes)
  • Socks (5)
  • Gloves (lighter & heavier for passes)
  • Wool Hat
  • Baseball Cap or Wide-brimmed Hat
  • Camp Towel
  • Trekking Poles (optional, recommended)
  • Down Booties (optional, recommended)
  • Sunglasses (2)
  • Water Bottles | Nalgenes (2-3)
  • Bladder (optional, recommended)
  • Toiletries, Sunscreen with SPF, Lip Balm with SPF
  • Watch (with alarm)
  • Extra Batteries
  • Battery Chargers
  • Head Lamp 
(2)
  • Yak Trax (for treks with icy passes)
  • Water Purifying Tablets, Small Water Filter or Steripen
  • Camp Washing Bowl (optional, collapsible for clothes)
  • Laundry Detergent (Kathmandu) or Bio-degradable Clothes Soap
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Small Solar Panel (optional, recommended for iPods, iPhones, camera batteries, Kindles)
  • Book(s)
  • Zip-Lock | Plastic Bags
  • Soft Toilet Paper | Tissues (we supply toilet paper but you will want something softer for blowing your nose)
  • Baby-Wipes | Wet-Wipes (for personal cleaning)
  • Handi-Wipes, J-Cloth, or Chux (optional: easy for a quick daytime clean, fast drying)
  • Rehydration | Electrolytes
  • Snacks!
  • Personal Medical Supplies
  • Available in Namche Bazaar
  • Snacks, chocolate bars, energy bars (Western brands), dried fruit & nuts
  • Laundry Detergent
  • ALL trekking gear (Sherpa Gear, Mountain Hardwear, Tsetang’s Gear Shop all have real gear), real & knock-offs.
  • Lemon Tang (for water if you want)
  • Batteries
  • Trekking Poles
  • Micro Spikes
  • Medical Supplies
  • We strongly suggest bringing Western meds with you as there are a lot of Indian fakes on the market!
  • Suggested: Diamox, Azithromycin, Ciprofloxacin, Tinidazole, or Flagyl & Augmentin. Bring COMPEED for covering blisters & good tasting electrolytes &/or rehydration salts (Emergen-C is a good American brand). The local versions aren’t very appealing.
  • We also recommend bringing strong knee & ankle supports & braces, ACE bandages for sprains & strains, Tegaderm &/or other would coverings. Duct tape is always useful. We’re happy to take excess medical supplies off your hands when you leave if you won’t need them and pass them on to others. We use lots of the large amount we have with us to treat locals we meet when trekking.
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